05 Jul 2020

COVID-19 vaccine: What are the latest updates?

With more than 5.3 lakh deaths and 1.14 crore infections, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow worse around the world.

Vivo to launch X50, X50 Pro handsets on July 16/17

Vivo is mulling the global release of its X50 and X50 Pro handsets on July 16 or 17.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 to launch on July 22: Report

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS, in association with Tencent, is set to unveil its flagship ROG Phone 3 on July 22, reported Mashdigi.

After TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit caught snooping on clipboard of iPhones

A few days back, we reported the case of Chinese video app TikTok snooping on the clipboard of iPhones.

'I am a huge fan of Anderson', says Kemar Roach

West Indies pace spearhead Kemar Roach heaped praise on his counterpart James Anderson for maintaining a terrific consistency in Test cricket.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) gets Android 10 beta: Details

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has started rolling out the third beta version of Android 10, in addition to the June 2020 Android security patch for its Zenfone Max Pro (M1) handset.

Samsung Galaxy M01s to get 3GB RAM variant in India

Samsung's upcoming handset, Galaxy M01s, has received a support page on the company's Indian website, hinting at its imminent launch.

#WeeklyRecap: India bans Chinese apps, JioMeet launches, Gmail suffers outage

This week, a number of developments were noted in the world of tech, but the story that drew the most attention was the ban imposed by India on 59 Chinese apps.

How former coach John Wright transformed Indian cricket

Former New Zealand batsman John Wright was the first foreign coach appointed by the Indian team management.

Hyundai to launch Tucson (facelift) in India on July 14

Hyundai will launch the facelifted version of its Tucson SUV in India on July 14.

UK also mulling to phase out Huawei's 5G network equipment

A few days ago, the US declared Chinese giants Huawei and ZTE "national security threats" and barred its telcos from buying network equipment from them.

Virat Kohli under 'conflict of interest' scanner: Reports

India skipper Virat Kohli's positions have been questioned by Sanjeev Gupta in a mail to Ethics Officer D.K. Jain.

Austrian GP: Valtteri Bottas aims for a strong start

The Formula 1 2020 season's first race is set to be underway today in at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.

Hyderabad jeweler dies of COVID-19; had hosted birthday party recently

A top jeweler in Telangana's Hyderabad died due to COVID-19 on Saturday. The jeweler's death has led to widespread panic as he had recently hosted a party with over 100 guests.

#AutoBytes: Best entry-level sports motorcycles currently available in India

The entry-level sports motorcycle segment is fast-growing in India as more and more youngsters are opting for stylish yet powerful commuters.

#StatisticalAnalysis: Centurion Jamie Vardy's remarkable rise in the Premier League

Veteran striker Jamie Vardy joined an exclusive club in the Premier League.

Kusal Mendis arrested after being involved in road accident

Sri Lanka cricketer Kusal Mendis has been arrested by the police in Horethuduwa for running over a pedestrian with his car on Sunday morning.

Honda to launch 2020 City in India on July 15

Following the release of the BS6-compliant WR-V crossover, Japanese automaker Honda has now decided to launch the fifth-generation iteration of the City in India on July 15.

Premier League, Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Premier League 2019-20 champions Liverpool will be aiming to bounce back after a crushing defeat in the hands of Manchester City, when they host Aston Villa in gameweek 33 on Sunday.

Delhi inaugurates world's largest COVID care facility with 10,000 beds

Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal on Sunday inaugurated a 10,000-bed COVID care facility in the national capital.

Ducati Panigale V2 to be launched in India in August

Ducati is set to launch the highly-awaited Panigale V2 in India in August this year.

CSA awards: Quinton de Kock, Laura Wolvaardt bag top honors

The Proteas limited-overs skipper Quinton de Kock was named South Africa Men's Cricketer of the Year during a virtual awards ceremony held on Saturday.

Kanye West 2020? Rapper announces bid for US Presidential elections

American rapper Kanye West has announced his bid for the United States Presidential elections, scheduled to be held in November.

Hyundai Venue with new iMT gearbox to launch this month

Hyundai will launch a new Venue model in India with an Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) gearbox. The iMT technology offers the convenience of a clutch-free drive while still providing the option to manually change gears.

Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo scripts these records for Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to impress in the Serie A 2019-20 season.

India's Mangalyaan just photographed Mars' mysterious moon 'Phobos'

Like Earth has one, Mars hosts two elusive moons in its orbit - Phobos and its smaller, more distant sibling Deimos.

Bayern Munich win DFB-Pokal trophy: List of records broken

Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 to win the DFB-Pokal trophy.

#AutoBytes: Best adventure bikes you can buy in India

If you have a passion for off-road biking and are willing to spend premium bucks on your new machine, several high-performance off-roaders are available in India right now.

Happy Birthday PV Sindhu: A look at her monumental feats

Indian shuttler Pusarla Venkata Sindhu turned 25 on Sunday.

Diana Penty's five amazing outfits that you should try

Diana Penty is one of the most pleasant faces in the film industry.

WHO calls off Hydroxychloroquine trial for COVID-19 treatment: Here's why

Anti-malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and anti-HIV drug combination lopinavir/ritonavir will no longer be explored as potential treatments for COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO).

UP: Cop suspended after eight officers get killed in encounter

The Uttar Pradesh Police has suspended the Station Officer of Chaubeypur police station, suspecting him of tipping-off history-sheeter Vikas Dubey before a raid on Friday.

Coronavirus: India's tally jumps to 6.73 lakh; over 19,000 dead

India on Saturday reported over 24,000 coronavirus infections, taking the total number of cases to 6.73 lakh. Over 600 more fatalities also took the death toll past 19,200.

Kia unveils new 'Gravity' trim for the 2021 Seltos SUV

South Korean automaker Kia Motors has updated the 2021 version of its compact SUV, the Seltos, in its home country.

Verizon-locked Samsung Galaxy A10e and A20 receive Android 10 update

South Korean tech giant Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android 10 update and May 2020 Android security patch for its Galaxy A10e and A20 handsets locked on to Verizon's network in the USA.

BGauss A2 and B8 e-scooters unveiled: Details here

BGauss has unveiled two new electric scooters in India called the A2 and B8.

Premier League, Arsenal beat Wolves: List of records broken

Arsenal overcame Wolves 2-0 in gameweek 33 of the Premier League 2019-20 season.

04 Jul 2020

Ather 450X to get tire pressure monitoring system in October

Ather Energy is all set to introduce a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for its flagship electric scooter, the Ather 450X. The new feature will be offered as an accessory starting from October this year.

Following globally-accepted norms, says ICMR over August 15 vaccine target

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Saturday said that it is acting in accordance with globally-accepted norms by setting a mid-August target for developing a COVID-19 vaccine.

Shikhar Dhawan raring to make an international return

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan said he continued with his training drills even during the nationwide lockdown.

Archer's bowling action reminds me of Michael Holding: Ian Bishop

Former West Indian pacer Ian Bishop said Jofra Archer's bowling reminds him of the great Michael Holding.

Sharp Aquos R5G, with dual-notched screen, arrives in international markets

After launching the Aquos R5G in its home market, Japanese tech giant Sharp has made the smartphone available in international markets, starting with Taiwan first.

Was Modi's hospital visit to injured soldiers fake? Army clarifies

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to soldiers injured in the June 15 Indo-China clash in Ladakh's Galwan Valley.

BS6 Mahindra Mojo 300's test mule spotted, launch imminent

Mahindra's two-wheelers arm is likely to launch the BS6-compliant Mojo 300 in India soon, considering a test mule of the bike has been spotted on the roads.

Xiaomi's Mi TV Lux, with 120Hz 4K OLED screen, launched

Expanding its portfolio of Android TVs, Xiaomi has launched an ultra-premium Mi TV Lux 65-inch 4K OLED smart TV in China.

iQOO Z1x will pack 5G-ready Snapdragon 765G processor, confirms company

As an affordable version of the Z1, Vivo's sub-brand iQOO will launch the iQOO Z1x in China on July 9. Over the past few weeks, several rumors suggested that the smartphone will pack a Snapdragon 765G chipset.

World's third largest cricket stadium to be built in Jaipur

One of the world's largest cricket stadiums with a seating capacity of 75,000 will be constructed on the outskirts of Jaipur.

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After Mizoram, Nagaland Cabinet bans sale of dog meat

The Nagaland government on Friday banned the sale of dog meat in the state along with the commercial import and trading of dogs.

Skoda to launch Rapid (TSI automatic) in India in September

In response to a query on Facebook, Skoda Auto India's Brand Director, Zac Hollis, has confirmed that the automatic version of the 2020 Rapid 1.0 TSI will be launched in September.

OnePlus's teaser video provides glimpses of the upcoming Nord handset

OnePlus has released a teaser video of its upcoming Nord handset, offering glimpses of the device's triple rear camera setup and dual selfie snappers.

BMW

2021 BMW G 310's test mule spotted in India

After surfacing in Europe earlier this year, the 2021 BMW G 310 GS and the G 310 R have been spotted testing in India.

#StatisticalAnalysis: Anderson can make the difference for England against WI

England take on West Indies in a three-match Test series, starting July 8 at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Kolkata temporarily bans flights from 6 cities starting July 6

The Kolkata airport, also called the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, has banned flights from six cities for three weeks starting July 6.

Formula 1: No positive coronavirus tests ahead of Austrian GP

Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed there have been no positive coronavirus cases from 4,032 tests over the past seven days.

Bairstow left out of England's 13-man squad for first Test

England have named their 13-man squad for the upcoming series opener against West Indies, starting July 8 at the Ageas Bowl.

Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend tests positive for COVID-19

A former Fox News personality, who is the girlfriend of United States President Donald Trump's eldest son, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease, according to the US media.

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Lenovo's K11 Power smartphone appears on Google Play Console

A tipster named Tamilan Techinical has shared a Google Play Console listing on Twitter, revealing that Lenovo's upcoming smartphone, the K11 Power, might arrive as a rebranded version of Motorola G8 Power Lite.

Lin Dan announces retirement: A look at his major records

Badminton legend Lin Dan has retired from the game.

Absence of fans won't affect team's intensity: Ollie Pope

England middle order batsman Ollie Pope believes absence of spectators in the impending Test series against West Indies will not plummet the intensity.

Premier League, Wolves vs Arsenal: Preview, Dream11 and stats

In-form Wolves take on Arsenal in gameweek 33 of the Premier League 2019-20 season.

Hyundai reveals the engine specifications of 2020 Santa Fe SUV

South Korean automaker Hyundai has revealed the engine specifications of the 2020 Santa Fe.

Realme 6i to be launched in India next week

As per a report by OnPhones, Realme is planning to launch a new smartphone, Realme 6i in India next week. The handset is essentially a rebranded version of Realme 6s.

Premier League, gameweek 33: All that you need to know

Gameweek 33 of the Premier League 2019-20 season starts today and we expect another entertaining set of games.

Over 22,000 coronavirus cases reported, India's biggest one-day jump ever

Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across India, the latest data from Union Health Ministry confirms. In the last 24 hours, a record 22,771 fresh cases were recorded in India, taking the total tally to 6,48,315.

UK set to resume recreational cricket

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Friday, announced that recreational cricket would be allowed to resume in the nation from July 11-12.

COVID-19 symptoms but tested negative twice, 26-year-old doctor dies

A 26-year-old junior doctor, working in Delhi, passed away on Thursday at his hometown Rohtak, hours after telling his elder brother that he was confident he was infected with coronavirus. Surprisingly, he tested negative twice.

WHO finally admits China didn't report about coronavirus outbreak

More than six months after the initial cases of coronavirus were reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) has finally acknowledged that China didn't inform it about the highly-contagious disease.

Here are some incredible health benefits of peanut butter

Peanut butter is a popular and delicious spread made from dry-roasted peanuts.

COVID-19 Free Jobs Forum, a place to find work opportunities

COVID-19 has put a dent in the Indian economy, with several industries suffering and tens of thousands of people going out of work.

Amidst lockdown, 2020 Hyundai Creta racks up 40,000 bookings

2020 Hyundai Creta has crossed the 40,000 booking mark in the country, even amidst the lockdown.

Lenovo Legion smartphone with dual linear vibration motors teased

Ahead of an announcement this month, Lenovo has teased its Legion gaming smartphone on Weibo. As per the teaser image, it will have dual linear vibration motors for improved gaming experience.

Uber is planning to shift engineering jobs to India

After laying off 25% of its workforce, or about 600 employees, in India, ride-hailing giant Uber is looking to create jobs in the country.